OVERVIEW

My name is Lorance Smith. I’ve been playing music and learning about instruments and audio since I was 7 years old. After several years of working in music stores as a young adult, I began offering various freelance services to my local music community. Over time, what started as a fun tagline, “Hire Me to Fix your Guitar”, became my life’s work. 

After founding O’Brian Guitarworks in 2021, I have since secured direct dealerships with top brands including Seymour Duncan, Jim Dunlop Products, and Hipshot. I have personally built a full-service guitar repair and modification shop that adheres to my standards and ensures a quality product. I have toured the United States with various artists at various levels in different disciplines. My experience has taught me that there is always something new to learn.

SKILLS

At its core, my skill set is rooted in problem solving and building systems from scratch, with a focus on integrating guitar, pedalboard, wireless, and audio systems. With respect to well established systems, my hands-on approach allows me to learn everything I need to know about any gear involved to complete any task.

Primary:

• 10+ years experience as a Guitar Tech, proficient in all aspects of maintenance and repair
• Guitar Systems Integration
• Stage Management
• Backline technician and maintenance

Secondary:

• Monitor Engineering
• Audio Technician / A2
• Ready to use Wireless Workbench

Other Relevant Experience & Qualities:

• Some small electronics repair
• Well developed computer skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong communication
• Event planning and coordination
• Good multitasking
• Positive and Easygoing
• Safety forward
• Quick issue response
• General Handyman

RÉSUMÉ

• Guitar Center - 2016 - 2018

Guitar Repair Technician

• Sam Ash Music Stores - 2019 - 2021

Store Manager

Touring Experience

INTERVENTION - May 2022

The World is Screaming Tour w/ Stay Here & Regrown

(Performing) Lead Guitar

Origami Angel - May 2023

US Headline w/ Pinkshift & Sweet Pill

Guitar Tech

The Holy Ghost Tabernacle Choir - October 2023

Supporting Zeta

(Performing) Bass

Flipturn - March thru April 2024

Something More Spring Tour w/ Richie Mich & the Coal Miners, Trash Panda, Hallpass, Julia Pratt, The Stews, & The Hails

Guitar Tech - Monitor Engineer

Origami Angel - May 2024

Supporting Microwave w/ Heart Attack Man & Carpool Tunnel

Guitar Tech

Flipturn - July 2024

Supporting Two Door Cinema Club

Guitar Tech - Monitor Engineer

COIN - October 2024

I’m Not Afraid of Tour Anymore w/ Aiden Bisset

Guitar Tech - Stage Manager

Flipturn - March Thru May 2025

The Burnout Days Tour Pt. I w/ Odie Leigh, Krooked Kings, Arcy Drive & the Stews

Guitar Tech - Backline Tech

Flipturn - July thru August 2025

The Burnout Days Tour Pt. II w/ Joe p, Sunroom & Odie Leigh

Guitar Tech - Backline Tech

Festivals

Outlandia 2024

Green River Festival 2024

Summerfest 2024

Hinterland 2024

Lovin Life Festival 2025

High Water Festival 2025

Newport Folk Festival 2025

Lollapalloza 2025

Outside Lands 2025

Interests Outside of Work

My passion for being a technician stems from a passion for music. I enjoy writing, producing, recording, and performing music as often as I can. I try to do these things regularly through various projects and collaborations with peers in all different parts of the music community around me. I love new experiences and getting fresh air, which music allows me to do the most. I enjoy good food, hiking nature trails, and getting out on the water. I’m always looking for good thrift stores or record shops to add to my collection of useful mementos. Exploring new places and seeing new things is one of the most important things to me, and I’m grateful I get to do that through music.